The Latest Breaking News from Alcohol

Study recommends ending alcohol ban in one of India’s last dry states

Research paper by independent think tank says prohibition in Bihar has failed to deliver the promised transformation

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Diageo India unit tells court rum ban lacked due process: Report

United Spirits challenges a government ban on its popular rum in Maharashtra. The company argues the prohibition order was issued without following proper legal procedures. This action occurred as food safety regulators began industry consultations on labelling rules. United Spirits claims the ban is premature and commercially prejudicial to its…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Dallas diners humiliated by server over alleged marijuana smell. Then they accuse the restaurant of racial profiling: ‘No one here smokes’

The restaurant denied them service.

We Got This Covered · Aug 11

The States Defying the Sobriety Trend: New Hampshire and Delaware Buck National Decline in Alcohol Use

New Hampshire and Delaware top US alcohol consumption rates due to tax policies and cross-border shopping, despite a national decline in drinking. These states benefit from structural pricing advantages

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

Venues on alert after viral QR code drinking trend

A liquor and gaming regulator has warned licensed venues that influencers soliciting free drinks via QR code challenges risk severe breaches of alcohol laws.

AAP · Aug 9

Umling La: The World's Highest Motorable Road and What Altitude Does to Your Body

What Umling La Actually IsThe Border Roads Organisation opened Umling La to civilian vehicles in 2021, connecting the remote Demchok sector of Ladakh at 19,024 feet above sea level. That puts it above Everest Base Camp at 17,600 feet and above the Siachen base at roughly 12,000 feet. The air…

Times Life · Aug 8

Quote of the day by Ernest Hemingway: 'Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut' and a funny lesson on self-discipline

American writer Ernest Hemingway was a man famous for living a life of intense action, bold words, and heavy drinking. He spent his years fighting in wars, hunting big game, fishing in open seas, and writing classic novels. Along the way, he developed a reputation for being a tough guy…

The Times of India · Aug 7

Link between alcohol use and domestic violence revealed

Higher-risk alcohol use by men has been found to be associated with engaging in intimate partner violence over time, as researchers call for policy changes.

AAP · Aug 7

Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

A former bishop accused of hosting alcohol-fuelled parties so he could meet and sexually assault Aboriginal youths has been acquitted of seven charges.

AAP · Aug 7

5 Painful Joint Conditions That Are Commonly Mistaken for Arthritis But Need Different Treatment

Bursitis: The Inflammation That Sits Just Outside the JointBursae are small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the space between bone and soft tissue. When one gets inflamed, a condition called bursitis, the pain lands directly over the joint and feels indistinguishable from arthritis to most people. The shoulder, hip, and knee…

Times Life · Aug 7